With official notification of strike action sent by IBEW to Manitoba Hydro earlier this morning, the utility is alerting customers of possible changes in available services, and the need to prepare for potentially longer power outage restoration times in the event of bad weather or other events.
Why some of Manitoba Hydro’s buildings make it into movies
A number of Manitoba Hydro’s buildings — some empty, some underused, some weekday use only — make perfect film sets. Allowing films in our buildings means more work for Manitoba film companies, and the money we charge for the rental goes back to charities.
Scammers are still out there
Scam calls are down and scam emails are up, but scams of all sorts are prevalent. It’s important to know the ways to spot one.
Preventative pole maintenance ensures safety
Through pole maintenance, we inspect all 1.1 million wood poles across the province to look for signs of rot, infestation, or abnormalities that would cause safety issues.
Pivoting to expand capacity and meet increasing demand
An upgrade in the Waverley West neighbourhood faced delays, forcing our project team to pivot.
Recruiting drive yields bumper crop of trainees
An especially large intake of Power Electrician and Mechanical Technician trainees recently completed three weeks of orientation at 820 Taylor.